Smithville Elementary

Summary:

Smithville Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, West Virginia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 93 students. This high-performing school is part of the Ritchie County Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Smithville Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 100% of 3rd-grade students and 95% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.8% and 66.2% for the district, respectively. Similarly, 91.7% of 3rd-grade students and 75% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% and 58.3% for the district. This exceptional performance has earned the school a 5-star rating and a ranking of 2nd out of 368 elementary schools in West Virginia. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.3 is also lower than nearby Creed Collins Elementary (11.8) and Harrisville Elementary (12.1).

Smithville Elementary's success is particularly noteworthy given that 63.16% of its students come from low-income families, receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school is able to provide a high-quality education to students regardless of their socioeconomic status. While Smithville outperforms nearby schools, other schools in the Ritchie County Schools and Calhoun County Schools districts also show varying levels of academic performance, indicating that factors beyond just the school district, such as school-specific policies and community engagement, play a significant role in a school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 157 Main Street
       Smithville, WV  26178


(304) 477-3273

District: Ritchie County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,848 Help


Students who attend Smithville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ritchie County Middle
Alternative:    Ritchie County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smithville Elementary ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Smithville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ritchie County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary is 10.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville Elementary is $16,848, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville Elementary 2nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Smithville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ritchie County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritchie County Schools 8th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.58 202nd 420 51.9%
2010 32.10 335th 427 21.5%
2011 49.89 201st 426 52.8%
2012 53.06 177th 426 58.5%
2013 63.09 122nd 428 71.5%
2014 52.64 177th 422 58.1%
2015 63.46 106th 408 74.0%
2016 61.72 128th 402 68.2%
2017 61.99 127th 399 68.2%
2018 92.74 9th 392 97.7%
2019 96.32 4th 383 99.0%
2021 99.91 1st 380 99.7%
2022 99.48 2nd 375 99.5%
2023 98.73 1st 368 99.7%
2024 98.79 2nd 368 99.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.82 31st 377 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.69 93rd 382 75.7%
2018 93.78 3rd 368 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.45 203rd 381 46.7%
2018 97.25 2nd 366 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.83 125th 382 67.3%
2018 82.06 39th 364 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Smithville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.35 123rd 382 67.8%
2018 91.66 12th 374 96.8%
2019 96.01 4th 373 98.9%
2021 99.90 1st 376 99.7%
2022 99.17 2nd 373 99.5%
2023 98.18 1st 366 99.7%
2024 98.43 2nd 367 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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Enrollment information for Smithville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 77 77
1990 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1991 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1992 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1993 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1994 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1995 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1996 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1997 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1998 90 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1999 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2000 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2001 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2002 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2005 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2006 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2007 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2008 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2011 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2012 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2013 92 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 93
2014 87 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 88
2015 111 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 112
2016 126 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 128
2017 123 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 125
2018 118 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 119
2019 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 95
2020 98 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 100
2021 93 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 95
2022 88 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 89
2023 89 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 77 7.0 11.0 n/a
1990 61 5.0 12.2 67.2
1991 83 5.0 16.6 62.7
1992 82 7.5 10.9 58.5
1993 84 8.0 10.5 61.9
1994 90 8.5 10.6 53.3
1995 102 8.5 12.0 62.7
1996 102 8.5 12.0 62.7
1997 101 8.0 12.6 73.3
1998 91 5.5 16.5 65.9
1999 82 6.2 13.2 73.2
2000 76 6.7 11.3 81.6
2001 67 6.7 10.0 68.7
2002 100 8.0 12.5 70
2003 100 8.0 12.5 70
2004 81 7.0 11.6 60.5
2005 59 6.0 9.8 67.8
2006 53 5.0 10.6 56.6
2007 54 4.3 12.6 61.1
2008 52 5.1 10.2 71.2
2009 69 5.5 12.5 69.6
2010 90 6.5 13.8 66.7
2011 88 8.8 9.9 65.9
2012 90 8.0 11.2 66.7
2013 93 8.0 11.6 39.8
2014 88 7.6 11.5 n/a
2015 112 8.0 14.0 53.6
2016 128 9.0 14.2 58.6
2017 125 9.5 13.1 54.4
2018 119 10.0 11.9 66.4
2019 95 9.0 10.5 67.4
2020 100 9.2 10.8 64
2021 95 9.0 10.5 63.2
2022 89 9.0 9.8 n/a
2023 93 9.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 77 7.0 11.0 n/a
1990 61 5.0 12.2 67.2
1991 83 5.0 16.6 62.7
1992 82 7.5 10.9 58.5
1993 84 8.0 10.5 61.9
1994 90 8.5 10.6 53.3
1995 102 8.5 12.0 62.7
1996 102 8.5 12.0 62.7
1997 101 8.0 12.6 73.3
1998 91 5.5 16.5 65.9
1999 82 6.2 13.2 73.2
2000 76 6.7 11.3 81.6
2001 67 6.7 10.0 68.7
2002 100 8.0 12.5 70
2003 100 8.0 12.5 70
2004 81 7.0 11.6 60.5
2005 59 6.0 9.8 67.8
2006 53 5.0 10.6 56.6
2007 54 4.3 12.6 61.1
2008 52 5.1 10.2 71.2
2009 69 5.5 12.5 69.6
2010 90 6.5 13.8 66.7
2011 88 8.8 9.9 65.9
2012 90 8.0 11.2 66.7
2013 93 8.0 11.6 39.8
2014 88 7.6 11.5 n/a
2015 112 8.0 14.0 53.6
2016 128 9.0 14.2 58.6
2017 125 9.5 13.1 54.4
2018 119 10.0 11.9 66.4
2019 95 9.0 10.5 67.4
2020 100 9.2 10.8 64
2021 95 9.0 10.5 63.2
2022 89 9.0 9.8 n/a
2023 93 9.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,826 (16.8%) $14,022 (83.2%) $16,848

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 368 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary)76.988.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)57.852.8
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary)69.288.9
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)42.754.2
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary)83.391.7
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)4857.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary)83.375
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)45.246.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9593
 2.1%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White9489
 5.3%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithville Elementary

Students at Smithville Elementary are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Smithville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ritchie County Middle
Alternative : Ritchie County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Smithville Elementary.

Yes! Smithville Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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